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We should see devices that use Apple’s HomeKit development framework at CES in January, but before then we’re seeing a rush of startups trying to find their niche in the ecosytem Read more »
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is the interconnection of uniquely identifiable embedded computing devices within the existing Internet infrastructure. Typically, IoT is expected to offer advanced connectivity of devices, systems, and services that goes beyond machine-to-machine communications (M2M) and covers a variety of protocols, domains, and applications. The interconnection of these embedded devices (including smart objects), is expected to usher in automation in nearly all fields, while also enabling advanced applications like a Smart Grid. “Things,” in the IoT, can refer to a wide variety of devices such as heart monitoring implants, biochip transponders on farm animals, automobiles with built-in sensors, or field operation devices that assist fire-fighters in search and rescue. Current market examples include smart thermostat systems and washer/dryers that utilize wifi for remote monitoring. According to Gartner, there will be nearly 26 billion devices on the Internet of Things by 2020.
MoreWe should see devices that use Apple’s HomeKit development framework at CES in January, but before then we’re seeing a rush of startups trying to find their niche in the ecosytem Read more »
Amazon just showed off a new connected device that combines the skills of Siri with a speaker. It’s a cool idea and looking at other products like it can tell us… Read more »
As we get more comfortable with the idea of smart homes it’s time the tech and the old-line white box manufacturing vendors started collaborating on products for the mainstream consumer. Read more »
Netgear will join its rivals Belkin and D-Link with its own line of smart home products, starting with a feature-rich IP camera and plans for even more devices. Read more »
The internet of things doesn’t need proprietary software and M2M platforms, it needs developers. The key isn’t the things, but the data these things generate and the applications that will be… Read more »
This smart home stuff must have legs. Wal-Mart is the latest big box retailer to glom into the trend with news out today that it will sell gear from Insteon in… Read more »
The wearables market may look cumbersome today, but as this newly available fitness-tracking hat shows, it doesn’t have to be, and likely won’t be. Read more »
Mojio’s new plug-in car module will link your car to the cloud, tracking the daily minutiae of driving. App developers like Glympse, Concur and IFTTT are then using that data to… Read more »
Nest is releasing a software update to its thermostat that will improve its ability to learn your schedule from your adjustments outside of the initial two-week learning period. It also is… Read more »
Bypass the check-in line at a select (but expanding) number of Starwood hotels thanks to a Bluetooth-enabled lock that you can open with your smart phone. Read more »